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Beauty Bites Back

Oh man.  I forgot how much I love Bite Beauty's Prismatic Pearl Crème Lip Glosses.  I hate when that happens to me, although it "is" kind of nice to stumble across your old favorites and remember exactly how great they are.  It's kind of like shopping in your own makeup stash!  (Always a good thing to do before you buy that fourteenth pink gloss.  Or thirty-sixth...)  But luckily in this case, I stumbled on my favorite Prismatic Pearl gloss right before they sent me their three newest ones - Cherry Pearl (pictured above), Lavender Pearl, and Blush Pearl.  Cherry Pearl is a metallic red (love!), Lavender Pearl is a metallic lilac with white shimmer, and Blush Pearl is a metallic white with pink shimmer.  You guys, these glosses are awesome.  Just... awesome.  I'm partial to the Cherry Pearl only because I love a great red gloss, and this one that shimmers with metallic goodness is about as great as they get.  But seriously, they're all fabulous.  Blush Pearl looks great with a holographic eye/highlighter combo - it gives you that ethereal, fairy princess look without making it look like you're just suffering from frostbite.  I love the glosses too because they're all full coverage and moisturizing, but they're not sticky and they're totally free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.  I just adore the way these look on - i've been pairing my newly rediscovered ones with foil eye shadows for a full face metallic look on nights out and I'm all about that look.  The only slightly annoying thing about the three new shades is that they're available online only.  I know, I know - but come on, let's be honest.  It just gives you more reason to order enough to get free shipping at Sephora, or if you're like me and spend wayyyyyy too much money on makeup, using your free Rouge shipping anyway.  Trust me, they're worth it.  (But if you have to pick one, get Cherry.  It's the bomb!)

Note: Samples of this product were sent to me by a PR representative working with Bite Beauty 

Pearly Goodness

Oh my God, you guys, I'm in love.  Like, LOVE!!! with all capital letters and multiple exclamation points after it kind of love.  Because it's impossible not to be with Bite Beauty's new Prismatic Pearl Creme Lip Glosses.  They.  Are.  So.  Pretty. The Gold shade (which is the only one in a High Shine Finish) came out during the holidays and I legitimately had to go to like, five different Sephora stores to find it because it was in such high demand and sold out everywhere.  And I didn't even care once I got my hands on it because it was so gorgeous.  I used it as a gloss over almost every lipstick I wore to every party for months.  (Seriously.  I was obsessed!)  And then all of a sudden this past month, there were SIX more shades of it available, but it was even better because they all have a Metallic Finish and that's so hot right now.  So between buying a few and getting some shades sent to me, I have them all now and I can't recommend them enough.  Here are the new shades for you to run out and get your gloss loving hands on:

• Pink Pearl - a metallic pink with red and pink shimmer (shown above)
• Champagne Pearl - a metallic champagne with nude and gold shimmer
• Rose Pearl - a metallic rose with green and violet shimmer
• Bronze Pearl - a metallic bronze with gold and silver shimmer
• Oyster Pearl - a metallic taupe with silver shimmer
• Peacock - a metallic teal with black, red and green shimmer

Here's the thing - normally I could pick out my favorites or tell you ones that aren't as pretty, but the bad news for your wallet is that these are all gorgeous.  Peacock isn't something I would normally pick out, but even that one is so interesting and unique that you're going to want it too, I promise.  I've personally probably been wearing Bronze Pearl and Rose Pearl the most, but the others aren't far behind.  As far as formula, that too is great.  They're moisturizing, not too sticky, last a solid 4-5 hours on me, and most importantly, they're very pigmented, so you're not paying $22 for a glorified Chapstick. Not at all.  With one swipe, you get all the color you need.  I seriously love these so much that sometimes I line them all up on my vanity and just kind of stare at them for a minute before I put them back.  Am I an addict?  Is there a twelve step program for this?  Heeeelllpppppp!  

Note: Samples of this product were sent to me by a PR representative working with Bite Beauty

Note: Samples of this product were sent to me by a PR representative working with Bite Beauty

Bite Multistick!

I love Bite lipsticks almost as much as I love "Grease 2" (long story involving me attempting to convince co-workers it's even better than "Grease" and they have to see it immediately).  I am absolutely convinced Stephanie Zinone would ROCK Bite's Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Mistletoe.  Anyway, I haven't met a Bite product I don't like and their Multistick is no different. Bite Beauty Multisticks are so pigmented and gorgeous (and such a wide array of colors) everyone should own at least one (but you'll probably want more).  What's especially impressive is how ridiculously great the formula is.  I was impressed at just how very creamy and blendable they are, especially easy to use for someone like me who is heavy-handed when applying cheek color from a tube.  I was able to blend in the colors beautifully using only a light touch of my fingers (no dragging my poor skin to get it to blend!).  Biscotti (a stunning deep rose) has become my go-to for cheeks and lips.  Thank you, Bite, for making another killer product.  Now if someone could come up with a collection tied into "Grease 2," I might just explode from excitement.  These retail for $24.00.

Note:  Samples of this product were sent to me by a PR representative working with Bite Beauty

A Double Bite!

A friend picked me up this killer limited edition double-ended lipstick from Bite and I am completely and utterly hooked!  First of all the colors are stunning and wearable!  The pink shade (Neutral-Lychee) is a lovely light pink (but not so light that it makes you look washed out) and the Musk is more of a rose-pink which I actually have been wearing by itself or with the light pink piled on top.  The formula for Bite lipsticks is hands-down the best.  They don't contain any icky stuff you don't want on your face and they're actually moisturizing and the colors are highly pigmented.  I'm so happy to have finally found a lipstick brand I love!  And the double-ended lipstick is pure genius.  How else can you try two shades for the price of one and all in a neat little package.  Thank you to Bite and to my friend who was smart enough to get it for me!  Retails for $12.00 at Sephora.

Take A Bite Out Of This Set

I have yet to try anything from Bite Beauty, but this new set might just change that.  15 Shades of Sephora is a set available exclusively at (you guessed it!) Sephora to celebrate their 15th anniversary.  (Side note - has Sephora really only been around for 15 years.  I feel like I can't remember a time when it wasn't my first stop on every shopping trip.  I think I've blocked out a world where Sephoras didn't exist!)  The Bite Beauty set is a complete lip library with 15 different shades in it - everything from nudes to bright reds - and the formula has tons of great stuff in it (coconut, mango and strawberry).  At only $48, that's a ton of different colors to play around with.  It would also make a great gift for a friend who is trying to stock her makeup stash.  So worth it!